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08.06.2019 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

8/6/2019

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In today’s column: 
  • #Ryleestrong #Jessiestrong: Julie McDonald Commentary, Rylee Out of ICU * 
  • Lewis County Water Alliance: County Passes Moratorium On Water Extractions * 
  • Washington State Department of Health: Tips for preventing heat-related illness
  • WDFW: Bunny boom - Garden expert Ciscoe’s secret recipe repels pesky rabbits * 
  • Lewis County Permaculture Society: Got wasps? *  
  • Tech Tuesday: Cell Phone Sub-Brands A Well-kept Budget Secret *
  • Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach * 
  • Today: Taco Tuesday Cowlitz Kayak Tours * 
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More * ​
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Julie McDonald Commentary: Tight Knit Toledo Rallies Around Two Teens After Brain Surgery 

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Lewis County Water Alliance Update: County Approves Moratorium That Would Stop Crystal Geyser Project - The Chronicle 
 VOTE: Move Reverses Earlier Decision Allowing Water Extraction, Food and Beverage Manufacturing Permits in Response to Crystal Geyser Opponents 
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners voted Monday morning to impose a moratorium on permits seeking water extraction in rural Lewis County and certain standalone food and beverage manufacturing applications. 

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Lewis County Water Alliance has received so much support from other towns & regions seeking to halt commercial water interests that Washington Water Alliance has been created. 

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Washington State Department of Health: Tips for preventing heat-related illness
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Tips for preventing heat-related illness: Take breaks often when outdoors, wear loose-fitting clothes, and drink plenty of water. Check-in on elderly or people who may need extra help during the heat and NEVER leave kids or pets in parked vehicles.
https://go.usa.gov/xyu4C 

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WDFW: Bunny boom: Garden expert Ciscoe’s secret recipe repels pesky rabbits 

Have bunnies in your garden? Listen to Ciscoe's solution for keeping them off your veggies. 
https://mynorthwest.com/1…/bunny-boom-ciscoe-morris-rabbits/ 

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Lewis County Permaculture Society: Got wasps? 
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Heather Ryvore Smith asks: Got a bunch of these hanging around? Maybe in your house eves, barn, green house, old car that's been parked in the sun some place for a while... they like to nest where they can be warm and protected. Zak would love to come collect them from you, for free. They're polistes wasps and their venom will get used for allergy therapy. They can Not have been sprayed, and yeah, Zak can tell, so please do not spray them. PM me and we can work out a time for Zak to come out.

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TES PTO’s Brooke Sellards Acosta: Seeds and pollinators. 
Images courtesy Brooke Sellards Acosta 

The TES Kids Garden is, above all, a learning garden. So what may appear a little "messy" actually provides many lessons and appreciation for the critters that inhabit our garden and make food production possible. 
We will start saving seeds on Thursday! In the meantime they are being thoroughly enjoyed.

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TES PTO’s Ashley Jacobson‎ posted: TES Kids Closet 
This year I have took over some major responsibilities to our kids closet in our elementary school. As the school year approaches, I want to make sure that it is fully stocked for the items that we distribute to the kids in need. Over the summer I have been on the look out for garage sale left overs and Goodwill finds. I have found some items, but know that I will need much more.

I was hoping when you are replacing your kids' clothes with new school year purchases you could set aside some items to help the kids in our school. Whether it's because your child fell in a puddle, went down a wet slide, or their shoe fell apart, I want to be able to replace it so they can continue their day uninterrupted.

If you are willing to help, the sizes we mainly need are:
Boys Shorts/Sweats sizes 5-10 
Girls shorts/sweats/leggings 5-12
In dire need of athletic shoes for boys and girls sizes 13-3.

If you are able to donate, I will be willing to come and meet you. Thank you so much for your generosity. 

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Tech Tuesday: Cell Phone Sub-Brands A Well-kept Budget Secret 

MoneyTalksNews.com: The 5 Best Cellphone Carriers You’ve Never Heard Of
August 4, 2019 - These companies piggyback on the networks of big carriers to give you great coverage at big savings. 

The Simple Dollar.com: Fed Up With Verizon and AT&T? Try One of These Cheap Cell Phone Plans Instead 
July 19, 2019 - 12 Cheap Cell Phone Plans You Should Consider 
  • Mint SIM
  • Ting
  • Republic Wireless
  • Cricket Wireless
  • US Mobile
  • Virgin Mobile
  • Boost Mobile
  • Straight Talk Wireless
  • Scratch Wireless
  • GoSmart Mobile
  • Consumer Cellular
  • FreedomPoP 

TopTenReviews.com: Best prepaid phone plans 2019: know your data 
July 17, 2019 - When looking for the best cell phone companies, coverage, quality and price are the most important factors. Here are the best cell phone carriers in the US right now.

Clark.com: Best cell phone plans and deals for August 2019   
August 1, 2019 - Which carriers use Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint’s networks? 

Which carriers use Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint’s networks?
Verizon               AT&T                       T-Mobile                       Sprint 
Visible                 Cricket Wireless     Metro by T-Mobile        Boost Mobile
Total Wireless    h2o Wireless           Mint Mobile                   Tello Mobile
Xfinity Mobile     Consumer Cellular  Republic Wireless         Twigby 
TracFone, Straight Talk, Net10 Wireless and Red Pocket Mobile partner with all four networks. 
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis County and South Thurston County.  

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Today: Taco Tuesdays Cowlitz River Float in Toledo with Cowlitz Kayak Tours

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More 

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TES PTO posted: 2019/2020 School Supply Lists!! 

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Lewis County Water Alliance -  We are a citizens group in Randle, WA fighting to keep Crystal Geyser from bottling and exporting our water. Our goal is to protect our water and environment for our families, our farms, our fish, and our future. 

It is going to take some Big Change in order to keep Big Water corporations out of the Big Bottom and out of Washington State. 
Update: Lewis County Water Alliance has received so much support from other towns & regions seeking to halt commercial water interests that Washington Water Alliance has been created. 

*Special thanks to Deanna Busdieker, who condensed posts & threads into  a shared folder: Link here. 

Updated several times daily. The Other Toledo is committed to supporting our upriver neighbors in their challenge to preserve this precious natural resource. After all, we all live downstream. 

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Joe Notch reminds everyone: Vessel Safety Checks 
You can request a free courtesy vessel exam by going to the Coast Guard Auxiliary website, the Coast Guard App or by calling our local vessel examiner, Bob Mccready at (360) 425-2468. More information at this Link: https://cgaux.org/vsc/ 
*PS They’ll come right to you for that courtesy vessel inspection. Joe Notch said so! 

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Wendy Carolan: Lewis County Kinship Support Group 
There are many of us out here raising grandkids or other family members. 
Join us as we share support and resources.

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!!!NEW!!! 

Toledo Senior Center & Olequa-Winlock Senior Center: Annual Senior Picnic
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Thru August: Farmers Insurance: School Supply Drive 

Thru August: Cafe Aromaz: Back To School Drive for Toledo Students 

Thru August: Taco Tuesdays Cowlitz River Float in Toledo  
Go paddle down the Cowlitz River and after we exit the river in Toledo it’s Tacos and other great food at Chimi’s in Toledo, right at the boat ramp parking lot

More dates: August 13, August 20, August 27 

Plus: Kayak The Cowlitz 2019 Saturday Toledo Blue Creek to I-5 Rivers Edge RV 
August 31, 2019 

Hosted by Mike Hedges

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August 5-9: Toledo Lioness Scholarship Fundraiser 
Monday, August 5th thru Friday, August 9th we will be at the south bound Toutle River Rest Area from 8am to 8pm offering treats, water and coffee for donations. All of our proceeds are used for our 2 scholarships. If you would like to help our club we are accepting cookies (without nuts/peanut butter), pretzels, popcorn and Graham crackers. All donations can be dropped off at Phillipps Insurance. 

August 9: Free Youth Coaching Clinic @ Fort Borst Park, Centralia 

August 9-11: Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival @ Toledo HIgh School 
*Special pricing for Senior Citizens - contact General Cothren for details. 
**Special kids offer: instruments available for loan & lessons - contact General Cothren.  

August 10: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike 

August 22: Our Closet Is Your Closet - Back To School Extravaganza

August 24: 4th Annual Sky And Star Party hosted by Mount St Helens Institute 

August 24-25: 55th Annual Gas Show & Threshing Bee hosted by Cowltiz Prairie Grange 

August 31: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike 

August 31: Kayak The Cowlitz 2019 Saturday Toledo Blue Creek to I-5 Rivers Edge RV 

September 14: Down Home - A Toledo Shindig Benefitting Toledo Schoolchildren In Need 

September 14: Mt St Helens Institute Awesome Hike 

September 14, 2019: Fall Orchard & Nursery Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery, Onalaska 

September 20-22: Women of the Woods @ Camp Singing Wind 

September 21-29: ARTrails 2019 Studio Tour 

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Toledo Builds a High School 
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates. 
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/     

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Toledo Thursday Market 2019 TTM Vendor Application.
Toledo Thursday Market 2019 Application PDF link here. 
Tax-deductible GoFundMe page here. 

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.   
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network has a new Tremor Map: https://tinyurl.com/y2pcbust 
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather. 
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov  
Cliff Mass Weather & Climate Blog: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/ 
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog   

Emergency Alerts: https://www.ready.gov/alerts (concise list with links) 

Lewis County Burn Restrictions in effect 06.17.2019. Check here for changes.  
Keep abreast of burn bans statewide: WA Burn Bans 

WDFW: Dangerous wildlife
To report poaching in progress and emergency dangerous wildlife complaints, dial 911.
For non-emergency poaching or violation reporting, or non-emergency dangerous wildlife complaints, call 877-933-9847, or submit an online report. You can also text your poaching/violation tip to 847411 (TIP411). 

Dangerous wildlife incident reports
Review wolf, cougar, and grizzly bear incidents in Washington state. 
Response to dangerous wildlife complaints
WDFW policy directs agency employees to respond appropriately to dangerous wildlife incidents.
Cougar Management Removal Permit Program
Cougar removals may be conducted if warranted by a human-cougar interactions or a livestock or pet depredation.
    
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